Many of the actions for preparing for groundwater flooding are the same as those for flooding from rivers or the sea.

The risk of groundwater flooding and the precautions people can take to protect their homes are explained in the ‘Flooding from Groundwater’ leaflet, available from http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Lead Local Flood Authorities are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from groundwater. The LLFAs work in partnership with other organisations, including the Environment Agency, district councils, water and sewerage companies to manage this risk.

For now, the Environment Agency is responsible for providing and maintaining the flood warning services.

Flooding from groundwater happens when the level of water within the rock or soil that makes up the land surface (known as the water table) rises.

The level of the water table changes with the seasons due to variations in long-term rainfall and water abstraction.

When the water table rises and reaches ground level, water starts to find its way to the surface and flooding can occur.

There are some key features of flooding from groundwater:

• Flooding will usually occur days or even weeks after heavy or prolonged rainfall • Flooding may ‘pool’ in low lying areas and can form springs in unlikely places, such as hillsides • Flooding may occur for a long time, often lasting several weeks.

Think and prepare now for what you’ll do if flooding occurs where you live • If you have a personal flood plan, you should put it into action • Move your valuables from basements and cellars • If you have a pump, make sure it’s serviced and working effectively • Keep your drains and gulleys around your home free from debris • Check the Environment Agency website for local water levels and flooding information.

• If you own part of the river bank, you should keep the banks and bed of the river clear of debris.

Comments

IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE
1:09pm Sat 11 Jan 14

Article says This could again lead to flooding of the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
They have cleaned out all the ditches and tributaries of the South Winterbourne river as a flood precaution - haven't they?

Article says This could again lead to flooding of the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
They have cleaned out all the ditches and tributaries of the South Winterbourne river as a flood precaution - haven't they?IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE

Article says This could again lead to flooding of the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
They have cleaned out all the ditches and tributaries of the South Winterbourne river as a flood precaution - haven't they?

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qwertypoop
9:54pm Sat 11 Jan 14

IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE wrote…

Article says This could again lead to flooding of the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
They have cleaned out all the ditches and tributaries of the South Winterbourne river as a flood precaution - haven't they?

ok well thats all well and good but just say as an example that there`s more water than the rivers and drains can cope with - what do you think is gonna happen ?

[quote][p][bold]IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE[/bold] wrote:
Article says This could again lead to flooding of the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
They have cleaned out all the ditches and tributaries of the South Winterbourne river as a flood precaution - haven't they?[/p][/quote]ok well thats all well and good but just say as an example that there`s more water than the rivers and drains can cope with - what do you think is gonna happen ?qwertypoop

IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE wrote…

Article says This could again lead to flooding of the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
They have cleaned out all the ditches and tributaries of the South Winterbourne river as a flood precaution - haven't they?

ok well thats all well and good but just say as an example that there`s more water than the rivers and drains can cope with - what do you think is gonna happen ?

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